US regulator FTC says it is concerned about Twitter
The Federal Trade Commission says developments at Twitter could risk it violating regulatory orders......»»
Examining the role of methylation in vernalization and the photoperiod pathway: A potential flowering regulator?
Recognized as a pivotal developmental transition, flowering marks the continuation of a plant's lifecycle. Flowering time determines the length of plant reproductive period and environmental adaptability. The correct flowering time is very significan.....»»
India"s antitrust regulator investigating Apple"s & Google"s business practices
India's Competition Commission is investigating Google and Apple for alleged unfair business practices as the the global discourse on market dominance of major tech companies continues to ramp up.The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has launched.....»»
EU warns Elon Musk of "penalties" for disinformation circulating on X amid Israel-Hamas war
European officials warned X on Tuesday that the company formerly known as Twitter appears to have been hosting misinformation and illegal content about the war between Hamas and Israel, in potential violation of the European Union's signature content.....»»
X working on new Premium subscription tiers to let users remove ads
Elon Musk’s X platform (formerly Twitter) has been undergoing a lot of profound changes since it was acquired by the billionaire last year, as he wants to turn the social network into a mega app for calls and even payments. In the meantime, it seem.....»»
Meta employee accidentally shows how Trending Topics will work on Threads
You may be familiar with Threads, Meta’s microblogging platform that works in a similar way to X (formerly Twitter). The platform was launched in July and has since received a lot of requested features. Now it seems that Meta wants to bring Trendin.....»»
Vision Pro weight still concerns Apple; prescription lenses a headache for company – Bloomberg
Mark Gurman’s latest newsletter says that Apple remains concerned about the Vision Pro’s weight and is working on making the next generation of the headset lighter. Gurman also describes the difficulties the company is facing in dealing with t.....»»
Apple patent suggests company could increase Vision Pro weight to reduce neck strain
A patent granted today describes a possible way to reduce neck strain when using an Apple headset. It follows a report that the company is concerned about neck fatigue from the Vision Pro’s weight. Counter-intuitively, the method proposed would.....»»
iPhone 15 teardown reveals updated Qualcomm 5G modem
Instead of keeping the iPhone 14 Pro's 5G Qualcomm modem, Apple has included an updated one in the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, with Qualcomm's X70 5G modem in use for this year's releases.[Twitter/@MokhtariShahram]Tweets by iFixit lead teardown tec.....»»
Epigenetic regulator MOF drives mitochondrial metabolism, new study shows
The intricate control of cellular metabolism relies on the coordinated and harmonious interplay between the nucleus and mitochondria. On the one hand, mitochondria are the hub for the production of essential metabolites, which aside from being requir.....»»
Twitter/X"s removal of link headlines slashes site accessibility even further
Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) has stripped headlines and preview information from links, making it even more difficult for users with disabilities to navigate the site. Once again, Elon Musk's design decisions for the rebranded X (formerly T.....»»
X rolls out new ad format that can"t be reported, blocked
Elon Musk's X is now serving users clickbait advertisements that can't be blocked or reported. X, the Elon Musk-owned platform formerly known as Twitter, has begun serving its users with a weird new ad format and it's one of the company's least.....»»
Threads leak teases a trending topics feature
An accidentally leaked screenshot has revealed what appears to be a trending topics interface for Threads, Meta's Twitter/X rival. It looks as though Threads might finally get a trending topics feature, strengthening the siren call of Meta's Tw.....»»
X, formerly Twitter, may be about to test three subscription tiers
A new report suggests X, formerly Twitter, is looking to introduce three new subscription tiers, while it's not clear if a free option will remain......»»
Amazon Is Going to Fill the Sky With Satellites. Astronomers Aren’t Happy
Large constellations of satellites interfere with telescope observations, and Amazon will eventually add another 3,200 of them to the night sky. Scientists are concerned and searching for solutions......»»
Musk refused to testify in Twitter stock probe, claimed SEC is harassing him
After being sued by SEC, Musk says he wants US regulators to be punished. Enlarge / Elon Musk leaves federal court in New York on Thursday, April 4, 2019 after a hearing in a case involving the SEC. (credit: Getty Images | Bloomb.....»»
How male mosquitoes compensate for having only one X chromosome
The research group of Dr. Claudia Keller Valsecchi (Institute of Molecular Biology, Mainz, Germany) and their collaborators have discovered the master regulator responsible for balancing the expression of X chromosome genes between males and females.....»»
SEC turns up the heat on Tesla"s Musk over Twitter stock purchases
The SEC began its probe in April 2022 and has requested thousands of documents from the Tesla CEO and other parties, the agency said. The billionaire has already sent hundreds of documents, and testified twice in July 2022......»»
As Amazon Launches Project Kuiper, Astronomers Debate How to Fix a Satellite-Filled Sky
Large constellations interfere with telescope observations, and Amazon will eventually add another 3,200 satellites to the night sky. Scientists are concerned and searching for solutions......»»
South Korea threatens to fine Apple over App Store dominance
Both Apple and Google have been told by a South Korean regulator that they may face fines for forcing App Store developers to use their payment systems.Flag of South KoreaIn 2021, the South Korean government voted to require Apple and Google to allow.....»»
Regulator sues Musk to force testimony in X probe
Musk accused the Securities and Exchange Commission of "harassment" in the two sides' latest battle......»»